Floats
Theme: how creatively and effectively does the entry communicate the theme of the parade
Originality: how does the entry showcase originality in design, features and material chosen for construction
Visual Effects: is the entry visually appealing, is the organization clearly identified
Audio Effects: how does the entry make use of sound and does the music enhance the effect
Costumes / People: does the entry make use of people and do the costumes enhance the entry
Bands
Theme: how creatively and effectively does the entry communicate the theme of the parade
Uniforms / Appearance: neat and coordinated
Visual Effects: group maneuver, synchronization and movement
Sound Quality: in tune, rhythm and alignment
Groups
Choreography: synchronization, movement, rhythm and alignment
Costumes / Appearance: neat and coordinated
Energy: how energetic and enthusiastic was the group
Music: sound quality
Clowns/Characters
Costumes: colorful, crowd pleasing
Performance: how was the energy, the enthusiasm
Cars, Fire Equipment
Decorations: Use of decorations and/or decorations well fit and not falling off
Theme: Incorporation of theme
Overall Presentation: Spirit of parade (smiling, waving enthusiasm)
Horses/Equestrian
Horse and rider: Clean/well groomed
Decorations: Decorations and/or decorations well fit and not falling off
Theme: Ability to follow theme
Overall Presentation: Spirit of parade (smiling, waving enthusiasm)